“The two men who saved your life are waiting to greet you right outside.”
I looked at her, trying to figure out what was going on. Dehydration, a bad virus, and pure exhaustion had left me unable to think clearly. Something in my chest, however, relaxed when she said, “Your babies are safe,” as if a tight knot had finally given way.
My blood pressure dropped, the doctor explained, partly because I had the flu and partly because I had pushed myself too hard for too long. At last, my body had raised the white flag.